🎻 This Week in Classical: From Cho Seong-jin's Memorial Concert to Autumn Melodies! - 2026.10.30 | Classical Music

Hello, fans!

Late October is bringing a lot of classical news. 🍂 We've picked out the stories you won't want to miss this week, so stick with us!

🎹 The 6th Memorial Concert for the Late Lee Kun-hee: Cho Seong-jin and the Vienna Philharmonic

The 6th memorial concert for the late Lee Kun-hee was held. Some 900 guests attended, including Lee Jae-yong and Samsung executives, and the concert began at 6:40 PM at the Human Resources Development Center concert hall ^[1]. The stage featured pianist Cho Seong-jin and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ^[1]. Just hearing Cho Seong-jin's name is thrilling, and with the Vienna Philharmonic too, this must have been a must-see performance for fans! 😭

🎼 Ulsan Jung-gu Symphony Orchestra's Planned Concert

The Ulsan Jung-gu Symphony Orchestra is holding a planned concert ^[2]. The program includes Robert Schumann's 'Julius Caesar Overture' and Johannes Brahms' 'Symphony No. 3 in F major' ^[2]. Pianist Hwang Seong-hoon joins as soloist to perform Beethoven's piano work, so you can enjoy orchestral works and a piano concerto in one evening! 🎶

🎤 From Baritone to Tenor: Choi Won-hyeok's 'Romantic & Verismo'

Singer Choi Won-hyeok, who switched from baritone to tenor, is presenting the second stage of 'Romantic & Verismo' ^[3]. After winning at an international vocal competition in Poland, he continued his career on European opera stages ^[3]. He debuted as the lead role Faust in the Wroclaw Opera's production of 《Faust》 and has also appeared in 《Il trovatore》 and other works ^[3]. His journey from baritone to tenor is fascinating, and we can't wait to see the stage! 🙌

🍁 Chosun University Music Alumni's 'Autumn Melodies'

Alumni performers from Chosun University's music department are bringing their classical Autumn Melodies stage to local residents ^[4]. Musicians specializing in piano, voice, cello, flute and more will present everything from solo works to trios and ensembles ^[4]. The opening piece is the overture to Rossini's opera 'La gazza ladra', arranged for two pianos and eight hands, which sounds like a great way to start! 😆

📻 KBS Chulbal FM's 'Picky Eater's Temptation' and Christmas Music Preview

On KBS Chulbal FM's broadcast on Friday, October 30, the 'Picky Eater's Temptation' segment features Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 9 (performed by Claudio Arrau), Franck's Violin Sonata, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 5, and Brahms' Violin Concerto ^[5]. The Brahms concerto is performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter with Kurt Masur conducting the New York Philharmonic ^[5]. October's monthly feature, 'Classic of the Month', is a Christmas music preview, including John Williams conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra in 'Somewhere in My Memory' from 'Home Alone' ^[5]. Ready to get into the Christmas spirit? 🎄